Seattle Opera's enjoyable, traditional Flying Dutchman The Flying Dutchman, played by Greer Grimsley, laments his fate by Fred Hauptman / August 7, 2007
Seattle Opera rediscovers the noble simplicity of Gluck From left, William Burden as Pylades and Brett Polegato as Orestes in <i>Iphigenie en Tauride</i>. (Bill Mohn) by Fred Hauptman / October 16, 2007
News 2023: Photos of the year Babies in prison, Starbucks unions, and Seattle cycling. Crosscut photographers captured a year of growth and change across Washington state. by Genna Martin & Crosscut Visuals Staff / December 15, 2023
Politics People over party is no longer the mantra of Washington politics In just one generation, ticket-splitting has become increasingly rare in a state with a long history of independent voting. by H. Stuart Elway / November 24, 2023
Politics For most Washington voters, the governor’s race is just beginning Just 24% of poll respondents said they’ve decided on a candidate. Last time the seat was open, half of voters knew who they were supporting by January. by H. Stuart Elway / January 23, 2024 / Updated at 11:38 a.m. on Jan. 23
Environment Human Elements: When giraffes speak, this scientist listens Animal welfare scientist Dr. Bonnie Baird helps zookeepers by using numbers and graphs to learn what animals are trying say. by Beatriz Costa Lima / February 10, 2020
Opinion Democrats did well in Washington in 2018. They look even stronger in 2020 The most recent Crosscut/Elway Poll shows a widening gulf of support between the two major parties. by H. Stuart Elway / January 10, 2020 / Updated at 5:27 p.m. Jan. 10
Environment The world's first commercial electric aircraft could take off in the PNW The region is poised to lead the way in electric flight thanks to an ambitious partnership between MagniX and Harbour Air. by Beatriz Costa Lima / December 5, 2019 / Updated at 3:06 p.m. on Dec. 11, 2019.
Girls hockey is growing in Washington — and it isn’t dependent on boys programs anymore After years of sticking with the sport, female players are thriving — and helping turn the state into a hockey hub. by Beatriz Costa Lima / October 25, 2019
Support for The New Normal is provided by Comcast. The New Normal: When checkout lines become the front lines In a pandemic, supermarkets become front lines. The workers brave risks to keep the stores running safely. by Beatriz Costa Lima / May 18, 2020